High Point Mayor Resigns Her Post, Pleads Guilty To Felony Charge
The mayor of High Point has resigned. Bernita Sims's resignation from the post is effective immediately.
Politics & Government
Coakley Will Face Baker In Massachusetts Governor's Race
Attorney General Martha Coakley begins with an advantage in the Democratic state, but polling shows a majority views Republican Charlie Baker as a strong enough leader to be an effective governor.
Veterans' Care Emerges As A Key, Bipartisan Issue In Campaign Ads
"We don't see foreign policy events, the crisis in the Middle East, even border security here at home appearing in campaign ads to nearly the same degree," says one political ad expert.
Obama To Push Military Campaign Against Islamic State Militants
Experts say it's not so much the American people that the president has to convince, but the Middle East leaders he's counting on for help.
Rhode Island Sets November Matchup For Governor
State Treasurer Gina Raimondo, who won the Democratic nomination, will face Cranston GOP Mayor Allan Fung in a heavily Democratic state with a history of electing GOP governors.
Senate Moves Forward In Bid To Limit Campaign Funds
Americans generally agree that too much money is spent running for office. The Senate took up a proposed constitutional amendment that could change that, but it's not likely to ultimately pass.
Pryor Sticks To The Middle In Close Arkansas Senate Race
Arkansas Democrat Mark Pryor is running one of the closest Senate races in the country. Arkansas has grown more Republican, but he hopes to win a third term on his reputation as a down-the-middle guy.
Run-Up To Midterm Elections Overshadowed By Other News
Don Gonyea talks to with NPR Senior Political Correspondent Mara Liaison and Robert Costa of The Washington Post about the issues and key races in this fall's midterm elections.
Both Hagan, Tillis Have Work Ahead As Election Day Nears
The race U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan and Republican challenger Thom Tillis is among the most closely watched races of the year. It's also one of the most expensive.